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There are various biking and walking routes on the GVSU campus, including both Allendale and the downtown Grand Rapids (Pew) campuses. In addition, West Michigan offers a variety of paths around the campus community.

BENEFITS OF BIKING & WALKING

• Brisk walking is considered moderate physical activity.
• Walking reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes.
• It can help you sleep better at night and Increase your energy levels.
• You can meet new people and socialize while you are walking!

Allendale

Indoor *

• Mackinac Hall 
• Padnos & Henry Hall 
• Calder Art Center 

Outdoor

• 0.5 Mile (map) 
• 1 Mile (map)  
• 1.5 Mile (map)  
• 2 Miles (map)  (Marked on campus with arrows and mileage in sidewalk)
• 2.5 Miles (map) 

Pew (Grand Rapids)

Indoor*

• Eberhard Center
• DeVos Center
• Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences

Outdoor

• 1 Mile
• 1.5 Miles
• 2 Miles
• 2.5 Miles

Other

• CHS Walking Routes
• Downtown Grand Rapids City Bike Map

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Create your own route
• More routes and recreational trails
• Walking calories calculator
• Looking for places to walk your dog?

*The university is supportive of obtaining physical activity throughout the day.  Faculty and staff are welcome to walk building halls (not just designated areas) as a means for exercise while also being cognizant and respectful of students, faculty and staff working in those areas.